Unite for Her

“An audit is conducted and financial statements are prepared prior to the preparation of the form 990. Once the form 990 is prepared, the board reviews the return with the audited financial statements.”

“The organization requires that each member of the board, committee with delegated board powers, and certain volunteers, annually complete a disclosure statement affirming that such person has received and read, and understands and agrees to comply with the conflict of interest policy. When a potential conflict exists, the interested person may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting where the financial interest and all material facts are disclosed, then the interested person leaves the meeting while the determination of whether conflict of interest exists is discussed and consensus is reached.”

“The CEO's, Susan Weldon, remuneration is established annually by the board of directors and the finance committee. This compensation structure comprises a base salary and a performance-based bonus. The bonus is tied to the CEO's responsibility for driving the organization's strategic plan, financial accountability, and mission-aligned objectives. Remarkably, all these goals were met or exceeded, leading to the board's approval of a bonus for the CEO at the conclusion of the fiscal year.”

“The organization's annual report and form 990 are available on the organization's website. the governing documents and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“Backed by modern science, integrative therapies are shown to support patients' ability to adhere to their medical treatment plans and improve their quality of life. These therapies must be accessible to all. Unite for HER answers that call, where our participants report a reduction in side effects from medical treatments, better adherence to treatments, a reduction in stress, and an improvement in emotional well-being. In January 2024, Unite for HER established a strategic partnership with TOUCH, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, to bring integrative services to their pre-emptive breast cancer clinical trial recruitment and retention program. Unite for HER and TOUCH announced a strategic alliance to increase the quality of care for Black women in cancer clinical trials, with the goal of providing 24/7 nurse navigation support along with integrative care. This initiative aims to help Black women achieve better outcomes and address health equity gaps. Unite for HER also reported impactful outcomes in FY 2023 from our Project LIFT program, where Gilead invested in supporting 550 Black breast cancer patients newly diagnosed, living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), or triple-negative breast cancer. Key findings include: 93% reported improved quality of life, 91% reported improvement in making healthier food choices, 86% reported increased exercise or movement, and 84% reported improved coping with stress through learned tools. We had the privilege of partnering once again with the Cancer Support Community and were granted the opportunity to present an abstract and poster at the December 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Our presentation focused on the impact of professional support for eating and nutrition among women with breast cancer. According to the PROMIS score, lack of nutrition increased anxiety, depression, pain interference, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Unite for HER was named as an organization that provides professional nutrition support free of charge, addressing unmet critical needs to improve health and wellness for people with breast cancer. We continue to expand, offering integrative care support and therapies through our Wellness Passport Program to 5,530 members across the nation, both in person and virtually, or delivered directly to their homes. Due to high demand, we developed and launched am additional wellness program called the Empowered Living Program. This ensures no one is left behind, regardless of stage or diagnosis date. Members join our robust virtual community and receive a care box at home, providing information and education on integrative care. This program allowed Unite for HER to expand greatly, as all costs are absorbed through paid professional staff in-house. This year, we served 1,016 people in the Empowered Living Program, bringing the total served to 6,549. We continue to learn from the pandemic, empowering the vulnerable community we serve. Linking arms nationwide with organizations and corporations that share our goal of bridging health equity gaps has allowed us to make a significant impact in underserved, underrepresented, and undersupported communities. Our national presence prioritizes providing critical access to integrative therapies for women of color, knowing that the mortality rate for Black women is 41% higher than that of white women. We have become a trusted resource for resolving health inequities, with partners committed to our mission. Currently, 54% of the members we serve are from underrepresented and underserved communities. We executed 61 virtual wellness conferences and programs across all 50 states, including four Spanish-only wellness events and two in-person survivorship events for our alumni community. These programs help participants understand how to use their Wellness Passports for treatments and services, empowering them to regain control in a situation where they may feel they've lost control. This year, we served 167 Spanish-speaking members,”

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